THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 15 December 2024

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UN urges Thailand to decriminalise sex work for healthcare access
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

The United Nations (UN) has recommended that Thailand should decriminalise sex work to ensure equal access to healthcare services and integrate victim support.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346193-un-urges-thailand-to-decriminalise-sex-work-for-healthcare-access/

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Two Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Collision in Si Racha

 

 

Si Racha Police Station received a report of a motorcycle collision that left two individuals severely injured. The accident occurred on Rai Kluai-Nong Kho Road near the entrance of Pra Pa Alley, Moo 2, Surasak Subdistrict, Si Racha District. Police and rescue personnel from Sawang Prateep Si Racha Foundation were immediately dispatched to the scene.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1346211-two-seriously-injured-in-motorcycle-collision-in-si-racha/

 

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Man Falls to His Death While Guarding Farm from Wild Gaurs

 

 

Pol. Capt. Anurak Mungchaiyaphum, an investigator at Wang Nam Khiao Police Station, was informed of a fatal fall in a cassava and corn farm located in Ban Khok Santisuk, Village No. 9, Wang Mi Subdistrict, Wang Nam Khiao District, Nakhon Ratchasima. The accident site, about two kilometres from the main road and accessible only through rough terrain, delayed emergency responders.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346212-man-falls-to-his-death-while-guarding-farm-from-wild-gaurs/

 

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Man Arrested After High-Speed Car Chase Leaves Infant Severely Injured
 

 

Authorities have arrested a man following a three-month manhunt. The suspect, identified as Mr. Supradit 32, was charged with attempted murder after a high-speed car chase in which he allegedly rammed a pickup truck into a motorcycle, leaving a 1-year-old boy critically injured. The incident occurred on August 25, 2024, in the Tha Kham area of Bangkok.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346213-man-arrested-after-high-speed-car-chase-leaves-infant-severely-injured/

 

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Young Man Stabbed by Teenage Gang in Sattahip, Left Severely Injured

 

 

Rescue volunteers from the Sawang Rojanathammasathan Foundation were alerted to a stabbing incident in front of a house at Kilometre 7 in Plutaluang Subdistrict, Sattahip District, Chonburi. Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered a 23-year-old man injured with three stab wounds on his body. He had been attacked with a sharp metal object, sustaining injuries to his left arm, waist, and back.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346214-young-man-stabbed-by-teenage-gang-in-sattahip-left-severely-injured/

 

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UPDATE
Two Teens Arrested for Bomb Attack at Tak Fair, Killing 3 & Injuring Dozens

 

 

Authorities have arrested two teenage suspects in connection with a grenade attack at the fair in Umphang District, Tak Province. The attack, which occurred late night on December 13, during a dance event, left three people dead and 56 others injured, six of whom are in critical condition.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346192-explosion-at-tak-festival-leaves-3-dead-39-injured/#findComment-19447531

 

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Police Raid Store in Bangkok Mall, Seize Illegal IPTV Boxes, and Charge Owner
 

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

Police from the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECS) and officials from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) have raided a store in a prominent shopping mall in Prawet District, Bangkok, seizing illegal IPTV boxes and detaining the shop owner for legal action.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346215-police-raid-store-in-bangkok-mall-seize-illegal-iptv-boxes-and-charge-owner/

 

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Indian Man Arrested for Selling Ice Cream Without Permit in Sa Kaeo
 

 

Immigration police in Sa Kaeo Province have arrested an Indian national for operating a business selling ice cream without a work permit and overstaying his visa. The arrest took place in the Muang Sa Kaeo area as part of a coordinated effort between local immigration officials and other authorities.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346216-indian-man-arrested-for-selling-ice-cream-without-permit-in-sa-kaeo/

 

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Elderly Man, 82, Takes His Own Life in Garage Amid Illness and Stress
 

 

An 82-year-old man was found dead in his home garage after reportedly taking his own life due to health-related stress. Authorities believe the man's declining physical condition led to the tragic incident.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346218-elderly-man-82-takes-his-own-life-in-garage-amid-illness-and-stress/

 

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Police Arrest Woman Using Dating App to Rob Victim

 

 

Highway police arrested a 42-year-old tomboy, within an hour after she allegedly used a dating app to lure a woman into her condo, steal her mobile phone and pickup truck, and flee the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346219-police-arrest-woman-using-dating-app-to-rob-victim/

 

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Myanmar Fishing Vessel Seized with Six Crew Members for Encroaching Thai Waters
 

 

Authorities in Thailand have detained a Myanmar fishing vessel and its six crew members for illegally entering Thai waters, seizing 40 tons of salted krill as part of the operation.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346220-myanmar-fishing-vessel-seized-with-six-crew-members-for-encroaching-thai-waters/

 

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Tourist Police & Embassies from 15 Countries Hold Football Match to Strengthen Ties

 

 

A friendly football match took place at Thephasadin Stadium in Bangkok, featuring teams from the Tourist Police Bureau and diplomatic missions from 15 countries. The event was led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Sakshisira Phueak-um, Commissioner of the Tourist Police Bureau, alongside senior officials and officers.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346221-tourist-police-embassies-from-15-countries-hold-football-match-to-strengthen-ties/

 

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Thai-Japanese Researchers Unearth Dinosaur Fossils Over 100 Million Years Old in Khon Kaen

 

Picture courtesy of ThaiRath.

 

A team of Thai and Japanese researchers has unearthed significant dinosaur fossils, including the ribs of a plant-eating dinosaur and the teeth of a carnivorous species, dating back 100-110 million years. The discovery, made in Phon Phisai District, Khon Kaen, has sparked calls for government support to develop the site as a tourist attraction and educational centre.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346223-thai-japanese-researchers-unearth-dinosaur-fossils-over-100-million-years-old-in-khon-kaen/

 

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Late-Night Fire Destroys Townhouse, Neighbour Rescues Pet Snakes
 

 

A fire broke out in a townhouse in Soi Phetkasem 48, Bangkok in the early hours causing significant damage to the property and two neighbouring homes. Amidst the chaos, a neighbour managed to save his collection of pet snakes, calling them his most valuable possessions.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346225-late-night-fire-destroys-townhouse-neighbour-rescues-pet-snakes/

 

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Driver Surrenders After Dragging Victim Over 1 Km in Fatal Hit-and-Run
 

 

The driver of a white car involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Phuket, has surrendered to police, confessing to drinking beer prior to the crash and fleeing the scene out of panic. Authorities have charged him with multiple serious offenses.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346226-driver-surrenders-after-dragging-victim-over-1-km-in-fatal-hit-and-run/

 

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Chinese Murder Suspect Arrested at Phuket Airport

 

 

Thai immigration authorities apprehended a Chinese national wanted for murder after he attempted to flee to Thailand to evade justice.

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346227-chinese-murder-suspect-arrested-at-phuket-airport/

 

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Concrete Counterweight Falls from Crane onto Rama IV Road, Crushing Car
 

 

A heavy concrete counterweight used to stabilise a crane fell onto Rama IV Road this afternoon, crushing a car and damaging power lines. Authorities are worked swiftly to clear the scene.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346228-concrete-counterweight-falls-from-crane-onto-rama-iv-road-crushing-car/

 

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42-Wheeled Trailer Carrying Giant Wind Turbine Blade Overturns, Worker Killed
 

 

The Police at Thep Sathit Police Station in Chaiyaphum Province were notified of an incident involving a 42-wheeled trailer carrying a giant wind turbine blade. The trailer lost control and overturned on the side of the road, causing the wind turbine blade to fall and crush a worker, resulting in their death at the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346229-42-wheeled-trailer-carrying-giant-wind-turbine-blade-overturns-worker-killed/

 

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Two Phuket Nurses Praised for Assisting Passengers on Flight
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Two nurses from Vachira Phuket Hospital are being hailed as heroes after they used their medical expertise to assist two passengers who lost consciousness aboard a flight from Phuket to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346230-two-phuket-nurses-praised-for-assisting-passengers-on-flight/

 

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German Tourist in Pattaya Rescued After Self-Harm Incident and Attempted Suicide
 

 

A dramatic rescue unfolded as a 58-year-old German tourist caused a disturbance at a Pattaya hotel by injuring himself and attempting to jump from a balcony. The incident occurred on the 5th floor of a hotel located on Pattaya Soi 13, Pattaya, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346243-german-tourist-in-pattaya-rescued-after-self-harm-incident-and-attempted-suicide/

 

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Man Threatens Wife with Knife, Attempts to Burn Down House in Udon Thani

 

 

Police in Udon Thani responded to a tense situation, involving a man who had taken his wife hostage, threatening to kill her with a knife and set their house on fire. The incident occurred at a house in Soi Ngamdee Sinitphon, Ban Bo Nam, Moo 7, Moo Mon Subdistrict, Mueang District, Udon Thani.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346244-man-threatens-wife-with-knife-attempts-to-burn-down-house-in-udon-thani/

 

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15-Year-Old Drowns After Exhaustion Overcomes Him in Rayong Pond

 

 

A 15-year-old boy drowned in a pond in Rayong while swimming with friends. Despite his friend’s desperate attempt to save him, he was unable to hold on and had to let go, leading to the boy’s death.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346245-15-year-old-drowns-after-exhaustion-overcomes-him-in-rayong-pond/

 

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Massive Rockslide Blocks Road on Koh Phangan Amid Heavy Rainfall

 

 

Heavy rainfall on Koh Phangan, Surat Thani province, triggered a massive rockslide, causing a large boulder to block the road at Thong Nai Pan near the deer statue roundabout in Ban Tai sub-district. The incident, which occurred around 20:00 on December 14, left vehicles unable to pass but caused no injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346252-massive-rockslide-blocks-road-on-koh-phangan-amid-heavy-rainfall/

 

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Landslide Buries Workers’ Camp on Koh Samui, Two Missing

 

 

In the early hours of the morning, of December 15, a landslide struck a workers’ camp in Koh Samui, leaving two individuals missing. The incident occurred at 04:00  in the construction area located on a hillside in Soi Hima Thong, Moo 1, Maret Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346256-landslide-buries-workers’-camp-on-koh-samui-two-missing/

 

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Drunk Van Driver Crashes into Vegetable Cart and Parked Vehicles in Pattaya

 

 

A van driver under the influence of alcohol lost control of his vehicle, crashing into a vegetable cart and several parked vehicles, leaving two people injured. The crash occurred at 01.40, on December 15, on Pattaya Beach Road near Soi 13/3, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi.
 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1346258-drunk-van-driver-crashes-into-vegetable-cart-and-parked-vehicles-in-pattaya/

 

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